1979 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 645 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 1968 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1979 Triumph Spitfire has manual transmission. 1979 Triumph Spitfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Triumph Spitfire | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Triumph | Holden |
| Model | Spitfire | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2830 mm |
